The Upstate Strikers will officially announce the launch of their new professional indoor soccer team, which will play games at the Anderson Civic Center, today at 4 p.m. The season is set to begin in December.

The Strikers are scheduled to play 6-8 home games the first year, with a goal of expanding the season to 10-15 games in season two.

Soccer players interested in joining the 2016-2017 roste should report to the Anderson Civic Center on Oct. 28. Exact times for tryouts are yet to be announced.

Sport dancers will be needed to create the first Upstate Strikers dance squad, with tryouts set for Oct. 28.

“Youth soccer fills our fields almost every night of the week, the addition of a minor league soccer team is a testament to its growing popularity and the rising tide of economic development and quality of life that is present in our community," said Anderson County Councilman Craig Wooten. "We look forward to the great entertainment and forwarding the athletic traditions of our community.”

For more info on the Upstate Strikers tryout times, schedule, ticket prices and other opportunities, contact James Morris at 202-910-8281.